Construction Solicitor (Legal Director)

eNL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Autonomy to shape your future

Job summary

eNL Legal in Birmingham seeks an experienced Construction Solicitor (Legal Director) to lead complex contentious matters and advise a diverse client base. You will manage disputes, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the construction team.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years PQE in contentious matters, with strong dispute resolution expertise and a commercial, pragmatic approach. You will lead, mentor colleagues and drive business development within the sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' PQE in contentious construction matters.
• Track record handling complex construction disputes.
• Commercial, pragmatic advice with strong business sense.
• Proven client relationship management and BD skills.
• Ability to own matters, mentor colleagues and contribute to growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious construction matters.
• Manage complex disputes, develop client relationships and grow the practice.
• Advise on construction and engineering disputes.
• Handle adjudications, arbitrations, litigation and other dispute resolution.
• Advise on defects, delays, time extensions, loss and expense, and payment disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong client connections with industry contacts.
• Support business development and generate new work.

Skills

PQE 6+ years

Dispute resolution

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Business development

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Legal Director), 6+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £85,000+ (DOE) - We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Construction Legal Director to join a team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction disputes lawyer to take a leading role in complex contentious matters, strengthen key client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the construction practice. JOB REF:5801.

THE ROLE:

• You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of contentious construction matters, working with developers, contractors, employers, consultants and other industry stakeholders.
• You will play a key role in managing complex disputes, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the firm's presence in the construction sector.
• Advising on complex construction and engineering disputes.
• Handling adjudications, arbitrations, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Advising on claims relating to defects, delays, extensions of time, loss and expense, and payment disputes.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key industry contacts.
• Supporting business development initiatives and generating new work.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE in contentious matters.
• A strong track record of handling complex construction disputes and advising on effective dispute resolution strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Proven client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• The confidence to take ownership of matters, support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the practice.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Take the next step in your career with the autonomy to shape your future.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate